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Two funded postdoctoral positions are available to study molecular
mechanisms underlying CNS development and regeneration in
zebrafish. We are using molecular, genetic and cellular methods
to identify these mechanisms. Transgenic fish harboring the alpha
1 tubulin promoter that specifically induces GFP expression during
CNS development and regeneration are being used to identify DNA
sequences and signaling molecules necessary for successful CNS
development and regeneration. Projects include: 1) identification of
genes involved in CNS development and regeneration using
mutagenized transgenic zebrafish; 2) identification and
characterization of alpha 1 tubulin promoter DNA sequences and
their binding proteins that mediate gene induction during CNS
development and regeneration; and 3) development and
characterization of zebrafish neural cell lines for studying CNS
development and regeneration. Candidates should have experience
in Developmental and Molecular Biology. Please send a CV and
list of references to:
Daniel Goldman
University of Michigan
Mental Health Res. Inst.
205 Zina Pitcher Place
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
phone: 734-936-2057
fax: 734-647-4130
email: neuroman at umich.edu